Two-Step Equations G/K

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable in a two-step equation, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of operations. First, eliminate any addition or subtraction, then eliminate multiplication or division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

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The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 4 = 8?

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The solution is x = 6. First, add 4 to both sides to get 2x = 12, then divide both sides by 2.

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What does it mean to check your solution in a two-step equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 9 = 0?

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The solution is x = -3. First, subtract 9 from both sides to get 3x = -9, then divide by 3.

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How do you solve the equation 5x = 25?

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To solve 5x = 25, divide both sides by 5 to find x = 5.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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How do you solve the equation x/4 = -2?

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To solve x/4 = -2, multiply both sides by 4 to find x = -8.